Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck AD 462-473. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; stars flanking; THSOB. RIC X 618; Depeyrot 59/1; Biaggi –. Lustrous, minor die wear, a couple of light marks. Near EF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 186 (8 March 2010), lot 2406; D. Massey Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 108, 16 February 2005), lot 704.
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